I've received thousands of messages asking me what to wear to a wedding. O.k. maybe they weren't thousands, but I did receive about fifteen. Those fifteen inspired me to upload this post. You know, there isn't a stablished rule that I know of that dictates what we should or should not wear. However, a wedding does require formal attire. Below you will find a couple of tips that I hope you find helpful. Remember, plus size or not, we can all look beautiful on that special event and every day.

TIPS

Can I wear jeans to a wedding?
I would say to leave the jeans for informal events (baby showers, birth day parties, park outings etc). I think that the only way you can pull off wearing jeans is if you use dark rinse jeans and you combine them with a formal top.

Dress, Skirt, or Pants?
Use what makes you feel comfortable. There is nothing worst than attending an event feeling uncomfortable. That ruins the fun! I like to wear dresses because they are comfortable, and I don't have to worry about styling two pieces. I like pants too, but like I said, avoid jeans. Look for formal pants.

Recommendations:

If you do not want to spend a lot (or anything) on a new outfit for the party, look inside your wardrobe. Create an outfit combination that goes well with your personality and add formal accessories (blazer, formal jewelry, heels, etc). Remember that sparkly jewelry are acceptable for this events, but di not over due them.

Do not use leggings! Although you might be able to pull them off, they are super informal for these type of events.

If you wear a skirt or a dress, make sure that it is not too short.

Plan your outfit ahead of time so that you do not end up wearing whatever.

If you have a simple outfit you can also add a nice hairdo and make up. These are also accessories that can dress up or down an outfit.

Remember that being plus size does not mean that you cannot dress accordingly. Find pieces that favor your shape and style.

Lastly, don't be afraid to wear color. You can use a color blazer and color accessories to make the outfit look fashionable.

My Outfit
I loved my outfit! I used this blue dress from Shimmer. How much do you think I paid for it? 50? No! 40? No! 30? No! I paid $19 bucks! It was a steal. I added the pink accents because I wanted my look to stand out. The blazer is fromINC International Concepts, a brand found at Macy's, and the shows from Torrid. Let me tell you, the shoes were a hit! Everybody told me they loved them. I also added a mint necklace, which I think fit in perfectly with the color scheme. Lastly, because I was wearing a lot of color, I decided to wear a neutral purse. This bag from Just Fab has been my go-to purse since I received it.

The event I attended took place at the Centro Cultural de la Raza in San Diego California. This place is also available for rental for wedding events and other festivities.*****El evento al que fui fue en el Centro Cultural de la Raza en San Diego, California. Este espacio también esta disponible para renta para fiestas y bodas.